sadly(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. tristemente
The folk singer's song was sadly prophetic.La canción del cantante de folk fue tristemente profética.
b. con tristeza
The boy just smiled sadly at his father.El niño simplemente le sonrió con tristeza a su padre.
a. desgraciadamente
Sadly, we have to cancel the concert.Desgraciadamente, tenemos que cancelar el concierto.
b. por desgracia
Sadly, the happy couple got in an accident while on vacation.Por desgracia, la feliz pareja se accidentó durante las vacaciones.
c. lamentablemente
The municipal authorities sadly allow uniformed thugs to go around asking for bribes.La autoridad municipal lamentablemente permite que anden matones en uniforme solicitando sobornos.
a. muy
And if you think I'm going to give you another chance, you're sadly mistaken.Y si piensas que te voy a dar otra oportunidad, estás muy equivocado.
b. de forma lamentable
My grandmother's rose bushes have been sadly neglected since she sold her house.Los rosales de mi abuela han sido descuidados de forma lamentable desde que vendió su casa.
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